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Place of Origin: East Asian
Tibeto-Chinese Seated Lama Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in brass with a rich patina, this seated figure is a Lama, a spiritual master and teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism. The figure likely de...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large carved example of The Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune, carved from a large tree segment. Believed to be of Chinese origin, early 20th century. A ...
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Beech

Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered around a tree, is a captivating piece of art with a distinct color palette and a f...
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20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, 7 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of Seven Chinese Carved Pink Rock Crystal Sculptures, comprising: seated Buddha mounted on ebonized wood base, foo lion on carved wood base, seated monkey on carved rosewo...
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20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

Japanese bronze of a Snail in a Naturalist Pose
Located in PARIS, FR
Bronze with a brown patina representing a snail with a very interesting pose. Its angular pose suggests that it could be exposed in such a way that he would mimic a real snail going ...
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Late 19th Century Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Immortal Peach Finial, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved limestone charm promises longevity in the form of the immortal peach. According to Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor’s palace was surrounded by peach trees that provided ripe fruit every three thousand years. A single bite of this charmed fruit...
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Early 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bamboo table top sculpture by Japanese bamboo artist Honma Hideaki (b. 1959) made in early 2000s. The basket form sculpture was a creative ikebana and could be used as such or simply as a okimono (decorative piece). The piece is of an unusual oval dish form with the wall irregularly outlined with bent bamboo, thousand-line construction form the upper part of the wall and the patterned twining was added in the lower part to give it a visual shift from airiness to solidity. A large piece of bamboo was selected as the base. Signed "Hide" underneath. An American Midwest collection. Honma Hideaki was born in Sado, Niigata prefecture. He studied under Honma Kazuaki...
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Early 2000s Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

15th Century Japanese Bronze Baby Buddha, Large, Refined and Graceful-Special!
Located in Ukiah, CA
Baby Buddha- represents the Buddha right after his birth pointing toward Heaven and Earth so they can witness his first steps. Twenty years ago I had a near identical Japanese Baby Buddha. This one has a finer patina and may be more finely cast, but is extremely similar in almost every way. It was made in the same workshop, probably by the same hand. Fortunately, the other one had an inscription on it (this one does not, but is almost certainly the same age as the other one plus or minus 30 years). The woman I mentored at the time was able to read Japanese- she translated the year to late 15th century Japan...
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16th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Woven Ikebana Hanging Basket by Suemura Shobun
By Suemura Shobun
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woken bamboo Hanakago, a wall hanging Ikebana basket by Suemura Shobun (1917-2000). The basket is entitled Purple Bamboo Mt. Fuji and was woven with Susudake (smoked bamboo) using irregular plaiting technique to achieve a voluminous form that resembles the iconic Mount Fuji and with the textural appearance of a bird's nest. The base was detailed with mushi-maki knotting and the mouth rim is equipped with a small loop for hanging. The surface has a lustrous lacquer coating that shows off the natural pattern of the bamboo marking. It houses a removable lacquered container made from bamboo culm. The piece is not singed, but it comes with an original fabric stroage pouch, and an original storage box (Tomobako), which is signed with the title on the esterior Mt. Fuji Purple Bamboo” and signed Suemura Shobun on the inside with two red seals. Suemura Shobun was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studies under Yamamoto Chikuryosai I. Shobun is known for making unconventional baskets that are modern and sculptural. For reference, see page 94 Master of Bamboo" Rinne. For a recently sold basket...
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20th Century Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the chi...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Rare Antique Statue of a Chinese Child Performing Tai Chi
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Japanese antique statue of a Chinese child performing Tai chi capturing the pose in motion. Middle Edo period, circa 1750. Made from polychrome on carved ...
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Mid-18th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Cypress

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine

Meiji period bronze plaque.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century (Meiji period 1868-1912) patinated and gilded bronze plaque depicting four men looking into the sky, two under a Palm tree, the other two standing next to a Tiger and holding a smoking vessel...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Set of Three Chinese Gilt Fragments, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved and lavishly pigmented, these gilt fragments originated as decorative elements of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Elevated by ...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Tang Dynasty Horse and Detachable Rider
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tang Equestrian with detachable rider 12h Early Tang unglazed pottery is characterized by its realism and elegant shape of the horse. This equestrian has a detachable female rider. ...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

Asian Chinese Style 19th Century Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th century) carved wall plaque with monkeys playing in trees with fruit (finished on back with bamboo trees).  
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Meditation Stone on Carved Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio, evoking the grandeur of nature and inspiring creative thought. Meditation stones off...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Pair of Chinese Stone Door Posts with Mythical Elephants, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Passing through these impressive posts, a visitor to a Qing-dynasty estate would know he was entering someplace special. Used in a traditional courtyard entry to secure the doors as they swung open, these hand-carved posts are nonetheless ripe with symbolism. Double dragon medallions...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in the Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the ba...
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17th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Bed Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese stoneware day bed model circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offering objects. Pottery models of daily life necess...
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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

20th Century Chinese Wooden Carved Guan Yin Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Chinese wood carved Quan Yin Statuary. It shows very detailed hand carving works on it. It is all hand made and hand carved Quan Yin standing on the dragon from boxw...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture Honma Hideaki
By Honma Hideaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Titled "Cocoon", this wall hanging bamboo sculpture was made by Honma Hideaki (Japanese, b. 1959) in 2005 and originally purchased from Tai Modern, Sata Fe,...
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Early 2000s Organic Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Chinese Gilt Brocade Ball Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the fragment depicts a silk brocade ball, commonly depicted alongside fu dog lions to symbolize high rank or power. The embroidered ball is flanked by chrysanthemum blossoms and tied with a long flowing ribbon, a sign of longevity. Elevated by a custom steel display mount, the storied fragment adds bright color and iridescence to a bookcase or table arrangement...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age appropriate worn finish carved depicting cranes (birds) amongst flowers standing in wat...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Elm

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. ...
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Late 19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

17/18thC Korea Bronze Trilogy Buddha/Monk/+ on original Bronze Base-RARE, 10288
Located in Ukiah, CA
Exceptional antique Korean bronze trio depicting a Bodhisattva, Buddha, and monk, likely from the 17th–18th century. Sets of this type are rarely seen outside of museum collections o...
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17th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ming-style Sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, 6518
Located in Ukiah, CA
A large Ming-style sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, from a century-old US collection. Dated circa 1900s based on the face (b...
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Early 20th Century Ming East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a traditional altar table. Allowing the base to reflect the wood’s natural state, the artist ca...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Stone Shoemaker s Weight with Zhu Bajie, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved of stone, this object would have been used in a shoemaker’s shop to press down large pieces of leather. Doubling as a handle, the central figure depicts the curious figure of a man with pig-like facial features holding a rake. The figure is Zhu Bajie, a character from the Ming-dynasty novel “Journey to the West...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure riding a mythical beast - perhaps a tiger. From a collection of Chinese and Asian artifacts...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Yajiro Style Signed Japan
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan. Yajiro Style (弥次郎). Completely handmade from Japanese Mizuki wood and painted, which is why there is only 1 of them. This technique is a craftsmanshi...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Path Marker, c. 1908
Located in Chicago, IL
Happening upon an intersection, a traveler in Qing-dynasty China would have been grateful for the guidance of this limestone path marker. Still bearing traces of its original pigmentation, each side of this marker is inscribed with directions. One side directs towards the Zhen De Teng household, another towards the Liang family, and a third towards the North East Road. The fourth inscription announces the year of its construction, the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu (1908). This second-to-the-last emperor...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind. Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...
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Mid-19th Century Edo Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

1000 Year Old/ Korean Buddha. Solid cast, very fine, 12 inches tall. 10292
Located in Ukiah, CA
An exceptional early Korean bronze Buddha, likely dating from the 10th–13th century, making it close to 1,000 years old or possibly earlier. This remarkably heavy figure, with its ba...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Ancestor worship was an integral part of traditional Chinese home life. This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its original owner's important for...
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Early 19th Century Primitive Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Shou Shoe Carpenter Line, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same attention to detail. This remarkabl...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering with gilt highlights. The black background with a gilt border.
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1890s Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese Miniature Mingqi Robe Rack, c. 680
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature robe rack made out of glazed ceramic is called a mingqi or “spirit object.” Mingqi were buried in tombs and represented all of the things the ...
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15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Chinese White Hardstone Bamboo Form Vase Republic period
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese white hardstone ( jade or nephrite) carved vase in the form of the bamboo tree with leafs and trunk. Republic period.
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

18th Century Chinese Stone Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This ancient stone guardian lion shizi was carved by hand out of a single block of limestone. The artisan beckoned the guardian out from the stone, manipulating the unyielding materi...
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Early 18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Chinese Stone Shoemaker s Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a gua...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese water agate carving
Located in New York, NY
carved in high relief with a phoenix and dragon hugging a round-like boulder; agate carving on fitted wooden base; 3.25in(D) x 4in(W) x 3in(H) are the dimensions of the agate carving...
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Mid-20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Agate

Set of 4 Antique Foo Dogs, hand carved in soapstone, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of 4, or better say, two pairs of antique, hand carved Foo Dogs. This small figurines are made in soapstone. These mythical lion-like creatures ar...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Asian Sculpture / Okimono with Lion and Crows, Japan, Meiji Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and important Japanese sculpture / statue / okimono in blackened and carved wood, depicting 1 lion, 2 birds (crows or other birds of prey) and 1 snake held in the claws of one o...
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1880s Meiji Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Boxwood netsuke representing a ducthman with child and a trumpet
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden netsuke of a standing Dutchman figure with his mouth open, leaning forward. He is wearing a long curly wig, a ruff and a long coat tied at the waist. In his right hand, the ma...
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Late 18th Century Japonisme Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
Despite their muscular frames and fearsome expressions, these petite stone beasts are actually the benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns...
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished ring dish. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a polished mottled gray soa...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

19th Century Chinese Carved Quartz on Base
Located in Tampa, FL
Extremely high quality quartz impressively carved with scrolls and a flower top. On a custom wooden base. This is a beautiful accent piece for any luxury home. Quartz 7” Wide x 5” ...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

18th Century Chinese Sculpture of a Dignitary in Carved and Lacquered Hardwood
Located in Brescia, IT
Big hardwood figure of a dignitary lacquered in original patina. Signs of age-related wear on the base, but all of excellent quality, China, 18th century.
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18th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning piece of art with intricate details and cultural significance. The carving showcas...
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Mid-20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Round Hitching Stone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Unlike many objects of its kind, this limestone hitching stone was carved into a simple rounded shape without any figural references. Used to secure a horse by rope or reins, the sto...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Contemporary Japanese Bamboo Sculpture by Kawano Shoko
By Kawano Shoko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary Japanese bamboo sculpture entitled Light at Dawn (Gyoko) made in 2004 by Kawano Shoko (B. 1957). This airy piece is unconventi...
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Early 2000s Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bronze Koro incense burner of a Weasel
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifully executed and unusual.
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19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese spinach jade dish
Located in New York, NY
quatrefoil design
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Early 20th Century East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Late 19th Century Chinese Gold Fleck Cast Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This work cast in bronze with a gold fleck finish to the clothing was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. The patina and color of the figure has lovely rub through and sits...
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Late 19th Century Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven bamboo basket with handle from early 20th century, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period. The basket was constructed in the form o...
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Early 20th Century Japonisme East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo

Small Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine
Located in Chicago, IL
Small Antique Chinese Red Elm Ancestral Shrine This hand carved and crafted antique Chinese shrine is used to place fruits and flowers offerings, usually use...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Elm, Lacquer

Japanese Bamboo Art Sculpture Kawashima Shigeo Soul s Trance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A contemporary bamboo sculpture art pieces by Japanese artist Kawashima Shigeo (1958-). Entitled "Soul's Trace", this bespoken piece was made in 2009 and purchased from Tai Modern, ...
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Early 2000s Modern East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bamboo, Thread

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Chinese stoneware horseshoe cross chairs circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offeri...
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16th Century Ming Antique East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Stoneware

Oriental mother-of-pearl shell carved in low relief
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oriental Mother-of-Pearl Shell Carved in Low Relief An irregularly shaped mother-of-pearl shell, carved in low relief with detailed oriental motifs. The iridescent interior surface d...
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20th Century Qing East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell

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